- General Information
- e-Visa is an online system for pre-screening travelers to Albania
- Applicants must complete the process before traveling by air, land or sea
- Application must be made within 90 days of travel date
- Visa Types
- Electronic visa is printed electronically and sent by email
- Stamped visa requires physical presence at diplomatic representation
- Type A visa allows airport transit within specified time period
- Type C visa permits 90 days stay within 180 days
- Type D visa needed for stays over 90 days
- Eligibility and Requirements
- Valid Schengen visa or US/UK visa holders exempt
- Citizens from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Thailand visa-free until December 2024
- Documents must be translated into Albanian or English
- Visa fee must be paid before application submission
- Application Process
- First phase checks application accuracy and fee payment
- Second phase involves visa evaluation and decision notification
- Processing takes up to 30 working days in exceptional cases
- Visa approval requires possession at border crossing point